Best Electronic Insect Repeller Reviews in 2014-15

Very little ruins a BBQ party on the patio more than swarms of biting insects bothering your guests. If you are looking for the best electrical bug repellent or zapper for a worry free gathering in the summer, read on.

We have chosen a shortlist of the very best electronic insect repellers based on consumer reviews and ratings, all are least 4 star rated out of 5. Very few bug zapper devices garner great reviews, likely any bug bite, even outside, after it’s purchase is likely blamed on them, so bear that in mind when evaluating these models.

Best Bug and Insect Zapper on the Market

This highly rated Flowtron Diplomat Outdoor/Indoor Fly & Insect Control bug zapper costs around $260, and allows most users to return to their peaceful patio or deck. Those poor family members that get bitten when everyone else is fine, can now fully enjoy the BBQ parties too. It comes with a 4.5 star rating by users which is exceptional for a bug control product.

It has a 120 watt ultraviolet lure (three 40 watt bulbs) for attracting flying insects and mosquitos, which is does quickly and effectively. There are octenol cartridges available for it too, but reviewers say they are not necessary.

The unit comes with a one inch thick mounting pole with lockable end to keep your investment secure. The device can be mounted vertically or horizontally so it can be hidden or less intrusive. It is all metal constructed except the lid and bottom. Down side is it does attract bugs very well, so place this at the edge of your recreational area as it attracts clouds of bugs. It can be bright at night, and loud when it zaps a mosquito, so bear that in mind when choosing a location too.

Best Electronic Insect Repeller Under $150

The quiet and effective Dynatrap DT1200 Flying Insect Eliminator can be purchased for around $140. It attracts the insects with UV like many of these units, but there is no loud crack or zap as the insects are quietly sucked and trapped in the water in the reservoir. The u/v bulb wattage is much lower than the Diplomat at 7 watts, and as a result is less visible and intrusive and has a life-expectancy of 3000 hours.

It comes with a one year warranty, a pole and stand to hang the unit from, making it able to be placed wherever you need it. It also comes with a wall bracket mount of that is more convenient on your deck.

The heart of the unit is a small vacuum that sucks the bugs into a watery grave in the reservoir. Emptying it is easy and many reviewers are surprised how many bugs it takes care of in a night.

Effective Outdoor Insect Killer for the Money

The Flowtron Electronic Insect Killer actually comes in 3 sizes, the half acre (15 watt), one acre (40 Watt) and one and a half acre (80 Watt) models. They vary slightly in size, but they are consistent in their high consumer ratings, with a 4 star out of 5 from over a thousand users.

Like the previous electronic insect repellers, these units use ultra-violet light from a bulb in the sturdily-built unit to attract big that are zapped. The killing grid is metal and has a no-clog design, for improved fire safety.

Also there is an outer shield to keep children and pets safe from touching the electrified grid. This is a best selling device, partly because it is effective and also due to the fact that is quite affordable at around $35, $45 and $80 for the larger model.

Reviewers like the way these reduce the population from the first day, and the fact the 30 day octenol cartridge works very well for attracting mosquitoes, also there is another strip of UV activated bait that comes with these and works well.

Users also liked the way the killing grid had just vertical bars, so the dead insects did not get caught in it, like they would with a squared grid. If your budget can run to it, the larger Flowtron big zapper is the most powerful and is still under $100.

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